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Indian • South Asia
ID 42

Biryani

Chicken Fried Indian Lamb
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

biryani

Ingredients: Basmati rice (1/2 cup), Chicken or lamb (150g), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Onion (fried) (1/4 cup), Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp), Biryani masala (1 tbsp), Saffron milk (1 tbsp), Mint & coriander (2 tbsp)

516.8 kcal 47.8 protein 7.8 fat 54.5 carbs
Confidence 99% High protein
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Step 1: Marinate meat with yogurt, spices, and paste. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Partially cook rice with whole spices, drain. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Layer meat and rice in a pot, sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, and herbs. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Cook on low heat (dum) for 25–30 minutes. Serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 83

Chapati (East Africa)

Fried Indian Main Course Stew
Cook time 45 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

chapati-east-africa

Ingredients: Flour (1 cup), Water (1/4 cup), Salt (1/4 tsp), Oil (2 tbsp)

331.3 kcal 9.9 protein 9.9 fat 49.7 carbs
Confidence 100% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Mix flour, salt, and water into dough. Knead well and rest 30 mins. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Divide and roll into circles. Fry in oil on hot skillet until golden. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Serve with stew or tea. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • South Asia
ID 59

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Fried Grilled Indian
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

chicken-tikka-masala

Ingredients: Chicken breast (cubed) (150g), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp), Tikka masala spices (1 tbsp), Tomato puree (1/2 cup), Cream (2 tbsp), Butter (1 tbsp)

546 kcal 44.6 protein 29.9 fat 17.3 carbs
Confidence 99% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for 1 hour. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Grill or pan-fry until charred. Set aside. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Cook tomato puree with butter and cream, then add chicken. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Simmer until sauce thickens. Serve with naan or rice. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..

Indian • South Asia
ID 58

Dal Bhat

Indian Lentils Main Course Rice
Cook time 40 min
Difficulty Easy
Portion Single

dal-bhat

Ingredients: Rice (1 cup), Lentils (masoor or moong) (1/2 cup), Garlic (1 clove), Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Salt (to taste), Water (2.5 cups), Ghee (1 tbsp)

1057 kcal 28.9 protein 22.9 fat 180 carbs
Confidence 94% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Cook lentils with turmeric, garlic, and salt until soft. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Boil rice separately until fluffy. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Serve dal over rice, drizzle with ghee. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • South Asia
ID 47

Dosa with Sambar

Indian Main Course South Asia
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

dosa-with-sambar

Ingredients: Dosa batter (1 cup), Oil (for cooking), Toor dal (for sambar) (1/2 cup), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Sambar powder (1 tbsp), Mixed vegetables (1/2 cup), Mustard seeds (1/2 tsp)

512.5 kcal 15.4 protein 15.4 fat 76.9 carbs
Confidence 94% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Cook dal until soft, then add veggies, tamarind, and sambar powder. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Temper mustard seeds in oil and add to sambar. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Pour dosa batter on hot pan, spread thin, and cook till golden. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Serve crispy dosa with sambar. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • South Asia
ID 51

Haleem

Beef Chicken Fried Indian
Cook time 180 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

haleem

Ingredients: Beef or chicken (150g), Broken wheat (1/4 cup), Lentils (mixed) (1/4 cup), Onion (sliced) (1/4), Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp), Garam masala (1 tsp), Oil or ghee (2 tbsp)

425 kcal 46.1 protein 10.1 fat 28.2 carbs
Confidence 99% High protein
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Step 1: Boil meat, wheat, and lentils until soft. Blend to a thick consistency. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Fry onions and spices. Add to haleem and mix thoroughly. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Garnish with fried onions, coriander, and lemon. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..